Guy vs Malcom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Guy

Boy #1,562 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"forest"

Origin: Germanic

English French Norman

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Boy #1,750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"devotee of Saint Columba"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English African-American

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Guy Rank #1,562

Malcom Rank #1,750

Guy is more popular, ranked #1562 vs #1750 for Malcom.

Is Guy or Malcom more popular?

Guy is more popular, ranked #1562 compared to Malcom at #1750 in the United States.

What do Guy and Malcom mean?

Guy means "forest" (Germanic origin). Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Guy and Malcom boy or girl names?

Guy is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.